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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Ball Check Valves In Case Cover
    GM48229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do NOT use any type of grease to retain parts during the assembly of this unit. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube causes undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. Use TRANSJEL™ J 36850 or equivalent during the assembly of this unit.
  1. Install the ball check valves (372) into the case cover. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.
    2. Fig 2: Locating Spacer Plate & Gasket
    GM49396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the gasket and the spacer plate (370).
    3. Fig 3: Locating Ball Check Valves In Valve Body
    GM49399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the ball check valves (372, 373) into the valve body. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Spacer Plate
    GM48225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.
  4. Install the gasket (371) and the valve body (300).
    5. Fig 5: Identifying Valve Body Bolts
    GM164796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the valve body bolts (374,381, 384).

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 20 bolt to 8 N.m (70 lb in).
    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 30 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb ft).
    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 45 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 55 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 60 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 65 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 85 bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 95 bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
    • Tighten the M8 X 1.25 X 90 bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.
  6. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
  7. Install the case side cover. Refer to Case Side Cover Replacement .
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